Its really fun, and the Firefly mod makes it really powerful. But it kills me more than any mob ever has. It explodes barrels and because its a DoT it makes them explode nearly instantaneously. Bandit hideouts are havens for barrels, the fuckers are everywhere. Its the worst when you see it in your peripheral vision, but you don't have enough time to get away.
I finish a massive fight, one where I go into Fight for Life a few times. I decide to hide behind a building to reload and make sure that there aren't any more enemies coming. All of a sudden there's a big explosion behind me and I bleed out. Turns out that I hid behind a Jakobs oil tank and phoenix was still ticking away.
I think I'll respec controller until I have strong enough shields to absorb the barrels damage. Unless barrel damage scales, which I think it does.
So Hyperion, who we already know has opened a Vault before, was behind the whole thing? So... they're good guys?
Last boss was pretty easy. I hope the DLC adds another epic boss that's:
1. Hard as hell
2. Farmable for equipment
How do we know Hyperion already opened a vault? Bloody hell, one thing I hate about playing with friends is that they're always rushing, don't get time to read the quests.
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Steam name: Chicago Ted.
oh god I am not good at battlefield
So Hyperion, who we already know has opened a Vault before, was behind the whole thing? So... they're good guys?
Last boss was pretty easy. I hope the DLC adds another epic boss that's:
1. Hard as hell
2. Farmable for equipment
How do we know Hyperion already opened a vault? Bloody hell, one thing I hate about playing with friends is that they're always rushing, don't get time to read the quests.
It's hinted at very early. Not sure if they flat out spell it out or not -- basically Hyperion's the most advanced and richest of the corps, because they found... SOMETHING in a ruins. That's why everyone's so hell for leather for Pandora.
Good thing my friends and I use hamachi. Wouldn't work with anything but 1.0.1.5 though
I don't know why, but 1.0.1.5 seems to be the answer to every hamachi problem ever. It's like the developers decided to make it shittier and shittier with every subsequent release.
Good thing my friends and I use hamachi. Wouldn't work with anything but 1.0.1.5 though
I don't know why, but 1.0.1.5 seems to be the answer to every hamachi problem ever. It's like the developers decided to make it shittier and shittier with every subsequent release.
They were bought out by LogMeIn and, yeah, turned into shit.
So Hyperion, who we already know has opened a Vault before, was behind the whole thing? So... they're good guys?
Last boss was pretty easy. I hope the DLC adds another epic boss that's:
1. Hard as hell
2. Farmable for equipment
How do we know Hyperion already opened a vault? Bloody hell, one thing I hate about playing with friends is that they're always rushing, don't get time to read the quests.
It's hinted at very early. Not sure if they flat out spell it out or not -- basically Hyperion's the most advanced and richest of the corps, because they found... SOMETHING in a ruins. That's why everyone's so hell for leather for Pandora.
Wait...I thought that was Atlas, which is why their guns are so good.
EDIT: Apparently, what I was thinking of is Tannis' "Day 1" recording (which can be heard in your ECHO log) about how Atlas found alien technology on Prometheus.
So Hyperion, who we already know has opened a Vault before, was behind the whole thing? So... they're good guys?
Last boss was pretty easy. I hope the DLC adds another epic boss that's:
1. Hard as hell
2. Farmable for equipment
How do we know Hyperion already opened a vault? Bloody hell, one thing I hate about playing with friends is that they're always rushing, don't get time to read the quests.
It's hinted at very early. Not sure if they flat out spell it out or not -- basically Hyperion's the most advanced and richest of the corps, because they found... SOMETHING in a ruins. That's why everyone's so hell for leather for Pandora.
Wait...I thought that was Atlas, which is why their guns are so good.
EDIT: Apparently, what I was thinking of is Tannis' "Day 1" recording (which can be heard in your ECHO log) about how Atlas found alien technology on Prometheus.
Yeah Atlas is currently the top dog since they found some doohickeys elsewhere that really gave 'em a shot in the arm, though
there's really no reason to think they actually found a vault like at the endgame since you don't hear about any eldritch monster abominations eating half the galaxy or something after Atlas found it. Most likely it was some Eridian guns and artifacts and stuff.
All of this is making me wonder what Gearbox is going to do for the sequal, because I refuse to believe that this game isn't going to sell stupidly well seeing as it's Diablo meets Mad Max. Maybe they'll do some kind of interplanetary sort of thing where you can bum around between different planets and stations and whatnot taking jobs and advancing the plot ala Freelancer? A player ship to trick out and basically act as a sort of meta-buggy to do crap in space with would be interesting, not to mention add a whole new level of gear generation and scavving.
Probably got their own bit of alien swag as well - heck, I'd be willing to wager that ALL of the manufacturers got their hands on some Eridian goodies at one point or another hence why they're so influential and can pump shit out at a mind-boggling rate and power curve.
From what I've gathered, the only companies that have anything interesting about them plot-wise are Dahl (Tannis works for them), Atlas (found alien technology, sells "rare" guns), and Jakobs (I assume they're special in the new DLC coming up since the interview specifically mentioned how they wanted to explore the companies further, and the the screen-cap says "Jakobs Cove").
Aha! If Hyperion owns the Guardian Angel satellite, then it's very possible that they've opened a vault before (possibly the one of infamy and quite possibly first).
damn, finally got my internet by just jacking right into the modem. no idea what to do with my router since every known/mentioned port has been opened. but anyway, got a lvl 20 lilith, gamespy id is houktg if anyone wants to play
This is a bit frustrating. Look a the level requirements.
I know the second one is light orange but common I've had the first gun since level 28 I want upgrades damn it.
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AxenMy avatar is Excalibur.Yes, the sword.Registered Userregular
edited November 2009
A speculative rundown of Pandora history. . . (feel free to point out shit that is wrong/missing)
Okay, so the Dhal Corporation originally had a very large and (supposedly) profitable mining operation on Pandora. Tannis is sent to Pandora by the Dhal Corporation to find evidence of aliens having been on the planet and hopefully find some tech. Some months later Dhal closes down their mining operation, Tannis finds this insane citing that the operation has been very lucrative for the company. Near as I can tell no reason is given as to why they left. Since Dhal has left Pandora all the the convicts they have been using as a workforce are now free. At some point Atlas moves onto the planet. I think Commandant Steele mentions that the Atlas company are the administrators of the planet. Eventually the Vault Hunter arrives on Pandora.
From when Tannis first arrives on Pandora to when you arrive on Pandora is about 2-3 years I would say. Her recordings cover about 2 years and I do not think it is too long after her last recording that you arrive.
Now on to the corporations:
Atlas Company found alien tech before and are now the king shits. Atlas seems to run Pandora. They also operate the ECHO system and perhaps the Commerce network as well. Crimson Lance is their own private military.
Dhal Corporation originally had a large mining operation on Pandora and may have even been the administrators of the planet. They also seem to have run waste management for Pandora. Eventually they up and leave the planet leaving behind a large, convict heavy workforce.
Hyperion operates the New-U and Fast Travel stations as well as being the people who built the Guardian Angel. Whether or not the Guardian Angel is actually "working for" Hyperion remains to be seen.
And thats all I can think of at the moment.
Also, we only see one part of Pandora.
Axen on
A Capellan's favorite sheath for any blade is your back.
Even at level 40 on Playthrough 2, I still haven't found anything to replace this bad boy.
Hi5!
I have the exact same gun only with 87 damage and 11.something fire rate. Funnily enough, I was still thinking I didn't use SMGs enough until I checked the proficiency of it, it's at 15 when the rest of the stuff is at 10s or below.
I'm level 19 or so and I think much of this story about corporations and so forth would benefit from actually being IN the game. Instead, right now, I go round to peoples' houses and stamp on all their toys.
Even at level 40 on Playthrough 2, I still haven't found anything to replace this bad boy.
Hi5!
I have the exact same gun only with 87 damage and 11.something fire rate. Funnily enough, I was still thinking I didn't use SMGs enough until I checked the proficiency of it, it's at 15 when the rest of the stuff is at 10s or below.
Speaking of, I sure could go for a patch that let's me see more than four lines of an item card. Weapons don't matter so much, but class mods sure could use it.
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KlykaDO you have anySPARE BATTERIES?Registered Userregular
edited November 2009
I thought we all agreed that the story of this game is:
"A long time ago, in a Galaxy far far away, guns were developed. Guns that shoot bullets that kill people.
On the planet Pandora there are lots of people and they are angry at each other, but especially at you.
You are the Vault Hunter and you have guns. And bullets."
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Descendant XSkyrim is my god now.Outpost 31Registered Userregular
edited November 2009
So, are there any PS3 player out there right now who fancy a game? I've still not had a chance to mix it up with PA folk...
EDIT: I'm only lvl 8 or 9 and play Mordecai.
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Garry: I know you gentlemen have been through a lot, but when you find the time I'd rather not spend the rest of the winter TIED TO THIS FUCKING COUCH!
I've got a newbie question regarding Mordekai and sniping. I was playing duo yesterday with a buddy. I'm playing as Mordekai and I was enjoying the game in-general, but I was unsatisfied with the early game sniping opportunities. I'm level 13 or 14 now, and I feel like my points in Mord's sniper tree are by and large wasted. I spend more time with my pistol out than I do with my sniper rifle.
There are just so many quick melee enemies. It takes very little time for the Skags to get into melee range of me, rendering my long-range advantage useless. Sure, I can probably take down one or two of them. But then the other 3 or 4 of them are crawling all over me. And then there are the huge ones like the fire skags that are pretty much impossible to bring down before they get into range.
On top of that, it seems like most of the bandits have a rather large supply of melee guys as well. I feel like my buddy and I are fighting more Psychos than anything else.
Later in the game do I get a chance to do more sniping? Or should I just respec into the pistol tree since that's what I end up using most of the time anyway?
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EvilBadmanDO NOT TRUST THIS MANRegistered Userregular
edited November 2009
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS MAY HAVE RESET YOUR .INI CONFIGS ON PC
Level 50 Gunslinger Mordecai here. Obviously I prefer the pistols, but Sniper is a good skill tree too (especially when paired with Bloodwing). I think you just need to get out of the skag-fest that seems to be the first 20 levels.
Once you get out of Fyrestone, you'll encounter a lot more ranged enemies. Also, once you start getting up there in levels you'll be finding sniper rifles with crazy fire rate which will allow you to start shooting from the hip better.
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EvilBadmanDO NOT TRUST THIS MANRegistered Userregular
Level 50 Gunslinger Mordecai here. Obviously I prefer the pistols, but Sniper is a good skill tree too (especially when paired with Bloodwing). I think you just need to get out of the skag-fest that seems to be the first 20 levels.
Once you get out of Fyrestone, you'll encounter a lot more ranged enemies.
You'll meet alot of spiderants though.
TONS.
Switch to corrosive close-mid range if you have them.
Explosive mod is great on sniper.
I have firefly mod with a sniper which is x4 already. So many deaths by burning the shit out of them.
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mojojoeoA block off the park, living the dream.Registered Userregular
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS MAY HAVE RESET YOUR .INI CONFIGS ON PC
Damnit, I was wondering what the hell happened.
And for some reason, the willowinput.ini file isn't showing like it used to, wherein the bindings aren't anywhere near where they're supposed to be, per the instructions to adjust the FOV.
Weird.
Forar on
First they came for the Muslims, and we said NOT TODAY, MOTHERFUCKER!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS MAY HAVE RESET YOUR .INI CONFIGS ON PC
THE FUCK. Better not have.
How many people did this happen to?
It only seemed to change back my control settings. I remapped melee and grenades and those two were back to default, but the intro movies did not come back for me.
Some of the hints on the loading screen are just... what?
"Sometimes the safest thing to do is get out of your vehicle and use it for cover!"
We were laughing about that one last night. "Yes, I do enjoy using the highly explosive thing as cover, rather than using it for mobility and unlimited ammo."
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Its really fun, and the Firefly mod makes it really powerful. But it kills me more than any mob ever has. It explodes barrels and because its a DoT it makes them explode nearly instantaneously. Bandit hideouts are havens for barrels, the fuckers are everywhere. Its the worst when you see it in your peripheral vision, but you don't have enough time to get away.
I finish a massive fight, one where I go into Fight for Life a few times. I decide to hide behind a building to reload and make sure that there aren't any more enemies coming. All of a sudden there's a big explosion behind me and I bleed out. Turns out that I hid behind a Jakobs oil tank and phoenix was still ticking away.
I think I'll respec controller until I have strong enough shields to absorb the barrels damage. Unless barrel damage scales, which I think it does.
I am loving the game so far. 30 Siren.
Last boss was pretty easy. I hope the DLC adds another epic boss that's:
1. Hard as hell
2. Farmable for equipment
oh god I am not good at battlefield
I don't know why, but 1.0.1.5 seems to be the answer to every hamachi problem ever. It's like the developers decided to make it shittier and shittier with every subsequent release.
They were bought out by LogMeIn and, yeah, turned into shit.
EDIT: Apparently, what I was thinking of is Tannis' "Day 1" recording (which can be heard in your ECHO log) about how Atlas found alien technology on Prometheus.
And Dahl was responsible for the settling of Pandora for mining.
They are the ones who make guns that shoot regular bullets.
They cater to a small market.
I know the second one is light orange but common I've had the first gun since level 28 I want upgrades damn it.
From when Tannis first arrives on Pandora to when you arrive on Pandora is about 2-3 years I would say. Her recordings cover about 2 years and I do not think it is too long after her last recording that you arrive.
Now on to the corporations:
Dhal Corporation originally had a large mining operation on Pandora and may have even been the administrators of the planet. They also seem to have run waste management for Pandora. Eventually they up and leave the planet leaving behind a large, convict heavy workforce.
Hyperion operates the New-U and Fast Travel stations as well as being the people who built the Guardian Angel. Whether or not the Guardian Angel is actually "working for" Hyperion remains to be seen.
And thats all I can think of at the moment.
Also, we only see one part of Pandora.
Hi5!
I have the exact same gun only with 87 damage and 11.something fire rate. Funnily enough, I was still thinking I didn't use SMGs enough until I checked the proficiency of it, it's at 15 when the rest of the stuff is at 10s or below.
Speaking of, I sure could go for a patch that let's me see more than four lines of an item card. Weapons don't matter so much, but class mods sure could use it.
"A long time ago, in a Galaxy far far away, guns were developed. Guns that shoot bullets that kill people.
On the planet Pandora there are lots of people and they are angry at each other, but especially at you.
You are the Vault Hunter and you have guns. And bullets."
EDIT: I'm only lvl 8 or 9 and play Mordecai.
There are just so many quick melee enemies. It takes very little time for the Skags to get into melee range of me, rendering my long-range advantage useless. Sure, I can probably take down one or two of them. But then the other 3 or 4 of them are crawling all over me. And then there are the huge ones like the fire skags that are pretty much impossible to bring down before they get into range.
On top of that, it seems like most of the bandits have a rather large supply of melee guys as well. I feel like my buddy and I are fighting more Psychos than anything else.
Later in the game do I get a chance to do more sniping? Or should I just respec into the pistol tree since that's what I end up using most of the time anyway?
Then again, I've found a sniper which can 1-2 shot a person by burning them.
For quick melee guys, just snipe them when they're chasing at you. Perfect for a head shot. Or switch to close combat weapons.
Once you get out of Fyrestone, you'll encounter a lot more ranged enemies. Also, once you start getting up there in levels you'll be finding sniper rifles with crazy fire rate which will allow you to start shooting from the hip better.
Explosive mod is great on sniper.
You'll meet alot of spiderants though.
TONS.
Switch to corrosive close-mid range if you have them.
I have firefly mod with a sniper which is x4 already. So many deaths by burning the shit out of them.
It Didnt swap mines.
How many people did this happen to?
Damnit, I was wondering what the hell happened.
And for some reason, the willowinput.ini file isn't showing like it used to, wherein the bindings aren't anywhere near where they're supposed to be, per the instructions to adjust the FOV.
Weird.
"Sometimes the safest thing to do is get out of your vehicle and use it for cover!"
It only seemed to change back my control settings. I remapped melee and grenades and those two were back to default, but the intro movies did not come back for me.
Magic Online - Bertro
I noticed that too
I don't think that sounds very safe, unless you like exploding, then it's safe
It's pretty safe at low levels. Where your car is near indestructible by the enemies.
We were laughing about that one last night. "Yes, I do enjoy using the highly explosive thing as cover, rather than using it for mobility and unlimited ammo."